Learn to play Crystal Island and explore the island setting.
Play the tutorial for CI. (20 minutes)
Revisit the KWL (10-15 minutes)
Play CI (25-30 minutes)
Standards Addressed:
Science 2.06: Identify and use models, maps, and aerial photographs as ways of representing landforms.
ELA Common Core Standards SL.5.1.: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.
Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.
Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.
Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.
Lesson Objective:
To learn how to play and explore Crystal Island and make connections between CI and tropical biomes.
Assessment:
Students will be expected to visit the journal and record scientific observations as they move throughout the island. Students will be expected to take 4 photographs and write a journal entry for each one. The pictures should be taken in different places throughout the island.
Tools:
Crystal Island
Projector
Computers
Introduction:
Today you will explore Crystal Island and build an understanding of the features (movement, tools, etc.) included in the game. Your goal is to explore and understand how to move throughout the entire island.
Procedures:
Teacher will take students through the game as a whole class pointing out important aspects of the game such as the journal, map, camera, etc.
Students will play the tutorial for CI.
Students will play CI.
Students will journal scientific observations in CI using appropriate vocabulary related to landforms, weather, and ecosystems.
Play the tutorial for CI. (20 minutes)
Revisit the KWL (10-15 minutes)
Play CI (25-30 minutes)
2.06: Identify and use models, maps, and aerial photographs as ways of representing landforms.
ELA Common Core Standards
SL.5.1.: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.